The Group of 78 hosts a luncheon speaker series in Ottawa each month from October to June, except December. The presentation focuses on a current issue of the day and provides ample opportunity for debate and discussion.
October 28, 2014 – Chris Westdal – “Ukraine Can’t Move”
Luncheon notice Westdal Oct 2014
June 24, 2014 – John Stone – “Climate Change: From Science to Policy”
Luncheon notice Stone June 24 2014
IPPC reports on Climate Change
Speaking notes: John Stone Climate Change – From Science to Policy
May 27, 2014 – John E. Trent – “Some Directions for an Alternative Canadian Foreign Policy”
Trent luncheon notice May 27 2014
Trent speaking notes – FP Alternatives
April 29, 2014 – Errol P. Mendes – “Redefining State Sovereignty: Historical Flaws & Contemporary Crises
Mendes luncheon notice April 29
March 25, 2014 – Mike Perry – “Not for Sale”: Slavery and human trafficking in Canada and around the world
February 25, 2014 – John McNee – Pluralism: A Pressing Global Challenge
January 28, 2014 – John Curtis – Bali and Beyond: The Future of the World Trading System